Hormone Replacement Therapy

SIGNS OF HORMONE IMBALANCE

Hormonal imbalances may occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Because of their essential role in the body, even the smallest hormonal imbalance can cause side effects throughout the body.*

Signs and Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance in Men

Symptoms consistent with low testosterone and other cases of male hormonal imbalance may include:

• • Low sex drive*
  • Increased body fat
    (especially in the waist area)*
  • Lost of muscle mass and strength*
  • Reduced mental focus*
  • Feelings of anxiety*
  • Irritability*
  • Fatigue*
  • Elevated blood sugar*
  • High cholesterol*

What is the Goal of Hormone Optimization Therapy?

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may offer relief for many common and debilitating symptoms that medical providers often overlook. Some of these symptoms include:

• • Exhaustion*
  • Stress*
  • Foggy thinking*
  • Weight gain*
  • Sleep disturbances*
  • And so much more*

Often, people with symptoms like these are suffering from hormonal imbalances. These ailments may be managed by getting to the root cause of these complex conditions and returning the patient to a state of hormonal balance. BHRT may be a simple method for correcting these complex issues through hormone optimization.

What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Pellet Therapy?

Bioidentical hormone replacement pellet therapy is a personalized approach to hormone replacement. It allows a patient’s body to absorb the right level of hormones at the right time using a delivery method the body can process efficiently.

Pellets are small capsules (about the size of a grain of rice) that contain bioidentical hormones like testosterone or estrogen. A bioidentical hormone is the exact molecular structure of hormones the body produces naturally.

They are inserted under the skin, where hormones enter the bloodstream as they dissolve over several months. Our studies show that patients may see the effects of hormone optimization up to four weeks after a pellet insertion. Everyone is unique and some people may feel the effects immediately, while others may take up to two or more pellet insertions before they feel the full effects.

Hormones delivered by pellet therapy bypass the liver, do not affect clotting factors, do not increase the risk of thrombosis, and avoid the fluctuations of hormone levels some patients may experience. *Biote bioidentical hormone pellets are made from soy or the yam plant to create estradiol and/or testosterone molecules, unlike synthetic hormones, which are made from animal parts or urine and have a different molecular structure than what the body produces.

Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormones are chemical messengers in our bodies that regulate metabolism, growth, sexual function, and healing. As we age, hormone production diminishes, which is a major factor in the aging process. Hormone replacement therapy has been studied by several US universities for its potential benefits in slowing the aging process and reducing the risk of diseases commonly associated with aging.

Dr. Daniel Rudman published results in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1991 that showed hormone replacement in older men resulted in a reversal of 10-20 years of aging. Supplementing hormones to natural peak levels can reverse or slow many unfavorable aspects of aging.

In combination with a healthy lifestyle, such as a healthy diet and regular exercise, hormone replacement can slow down the aging process and improve overall wellness. Hormones are naturally occurring and replacement with bioidentical hormones mimics our bodies natural hormone production. When hormones are prescribed by an educated provider and taken as prescribed, they reduce the side effects of aging and improve overall mood and our immune system, reducing cancer risks.